Injured
Adjective
UK
/ˈɪn.dʒəd/
US
/ˈɪn.dʒɚd/
Definition
Hurt or harmed.
Example
"The injured player left the field."
"Many people were injured in the small car accident but received medical help quickly."
"The injured dog was taken to the veterinarian for treatment."
Explanation
Injured is the past form of injure. It describes someone or something that has been hurt either physically, mentally, or emotionally. For example, the injured boy was taken to the hospital, or he felt injured after being unfairly criticised. It can be used for people, animals, or even objects that were harmed. Being injured usually requires care or attention to heal.